About Us

Hi, I’m Lorraine - founder of Party Without Plastic®

I live in beautiful South Wales, where I’ve spent over 20 years working with businesses, families, and communities. My passion for supporting small business and sustainability is where this journey started. After learning how much plastic waste is thrown away each year in the UK (over 90 million kilograms) from parties and celebrations, I felt inspired to do something. Frustrated at the lack of genuinely plastic-free party options, I created a marketplace bringing together everything from sustainable tableware and decorations, to party bags, favours, confetti, gift wrap, games, and more.

At Party Without Plastic®, we champion UK small business makers and bring together a vibrant community of people who care about sustainability, transparency, and creating truly memorable events.

Every product you’ll find is handpicked for quality and ethics. I personally meet with each seller to ensure we share the same values, so you can feel confident that your celebration is not only stylish, but is genuinely single-use plastic free, with the lowest possible environmental footprint.

From individuals planning family parties, to weddings, retirements, and even businesses celebrating big milestones, our mission is to make sustainable choices simple, accessible, and inspiring. We’re proud to be the UK’s only accredited, award-winning marketplace with a transparent material policy and a commitment to supporting small businesses.

OUR VALUES & ACCREDITATIONS

  • Accredited Ethical Innovator: We’re officially accredited by The Good Shopping Guide as an Ethical Innovator and listed in their Top 200 Ethical Businesses, alongside leading UK brands.

  • Members of the Organisation for Responsible Businesses (ORB): Our dedication to ethical business practices is recognised by our membership with ORB.

  • Transparency: We publish a clear list of accepted and banned materials - no greenwashing, just honest, transparent standards.

  • Supporting UK Makers: We work exclusively with small, independent UK businesses who share our passion for sustainability.

  • Award-Winning Impact: Awarded UK People’s Choice (2024), Finalists in the Global Good Awards (2025) and in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards (2024, 2025) recognising our commitment to ethical innovation.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

  • Strict Material Standards: We never allow single-use plastics, bioplastics, or other greenwashed alternatives - only genuinely sustainable, single-use plastic materials.

  • Personal Due Diligence: Every seller is carefully vetted and signs a comprehensive legal agreement to uphold our ethical standards.

  • AI-Powered Planning: Our unique tool helps you plan plastic-free parties with ease, integrating curated products, sustainability insights such as calculating the carbon footprint of your event, and even a theme generator for inspiration!

  • Giving Back: We make an annual donation from our profits to the Better Planet Education charity through Work for Good, supporting environmental learning for future generations.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Whatever the celebration, we’re here to help you celebrate in style - without compromise. Explore our curated range today, discover inspiring UK makers, and become part of a movement for better celebrations, every day.


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